Historic Cribari Bridge Scheduled to Open Today at 3:00 PM; Expect Minor Delays
Westport’s William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge, carrying Bridge Street over the Saugatuck River, is scheduled to open today at 3:00 PM for boat traffic. The bridge is one of the oldest operational swing bridges in the Country, and sometimes opens several times each week during the summer months. Operated by the Connecticut Department of Transportation, the Bridge opening requires Bridge Street to be closed by Westport Police officers while DoT personnel operate the small engine on the bridge’s Western access - which rotates the bridge on a circular track beneath the deck. Although 137 years old, the bridge opening usually takes less than fifteen minutes.
Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman, 69; “A friend to many people from different walks of life”
Obituary
Brilliant, kind hearted and generous of spirit, Dr. Lawrence S. Friedman was both a pillar of our San Diego community and a friend to many people from different walks of life. We lost Dr. Friedman, aged sixty-nine, on June 21, 2021.
He was an accomplished physician: Dr. Friedman joined UCSD Medical School in 1994 as a professor of pediatrics and medicine and since 2014 he was the Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs. As associate dean, Dr. Friedman managed oversight of ambulatory quality, safety and primary care, managed care, occupational medicine and telemedicine.
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Dr. Friedman dedicated his life to provide care to those most at risk of missing out on it: He oversaw a comprehensive program for teenagers and young adults infected with HIV, as well as provided preventive and primary care for HIV-positive patients. He co-founded a mobile van collaborative, which continues to provide free health care to homeless and runaway youth. He also founded the UCSD Clinical Telemedicine Program and traveled broadly to promote it, ensuring specialty consultation both statewide and internationally to those unable to access quality care in their local environments. His forward-thinking and compassionate work additionally included medical oversight of a charter high school and adolescent psychiatric facility. He oversaw two adolescent medicine clinics and was actively engaged in training the next generation of medical students, residents, and fellows to follow in his footsteps.
The son of an artist, Larry was also an active and generous supporter of all things creative: as well as being an avid art collector himself, he was on the Boards of both the La Jolla Playhouse and the Museum of Photographic Arts. Furthermore, he ensured his mother's Holocaust sculpture had a permanent installation in a former synagogue in Germany.
His creativity in the medical profession also knew no bounds, as he authored more than 50 publications, including original research, book chapters, review articles, monographs, and medical society position statements.
In recent years, on top of his role at UCSD, he was co-chair of the University Health System Consortium Ambulatory Care steering committee; served as a member of the Pay for Performance Implementation Advisory Task Force at the National Quality Forum; and was a member of the Agency for Health Care Research Study Section on Health Care Technology and Decision Science.
Board-certified in internal medicine, Dr. Friedman completed his residency and fellowship training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School. He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. Prior to UCSD, he practiced internal and adolescent medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Friedman is survived by his sister, Margie Friedman; brother, Gerry Friedman; and nephew, Kenny Friedman (fianc, Jillian Lipstone). He is predeceased by his parents, Steffi and Al Friedman of Westport, CT. He also leaves behind many friends, colleagues, and the innumerable lives he helped to save, who will continue to honor his memory in the years to come.
In lieu of flowers, we kindly suggest a donation. Checks may be made payable to: Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego with "Lawrence S. Friedman Fund" in the memo section and mailed to 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123.For credit card donations, please visit, http://jcfsandiego.org/go/creditcard. Using the drop-down menu for 'Designation of Funds' and select the Lawrence S. Friedman Fund.
Morning Weather Report: Heat Advisory Extended through Tomorrow; Index Could Reach 103 Degrees
*Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
*Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 99. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Heat Advisory & Precaution Details [12:00 PM Monday - 8:00 PM Wednesday]
HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY
Heat index values between 95 and 104 expected.
Portions of northeast New Jersey, southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
From noon Monday to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
High temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses to occur.
The highest index values will occur during the afternoon and early evening hours. Heat Advisories may need to be extended into Wednesday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any length of time.
Seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions are at an increased risk.
Homes without air conditioning can be much hotter than outdoor temperatures. Use air conditioning to stay cool at home or go to a place that has air conditioning. Check on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! In cases of heat stroke call 9 1 1.
Tractor Trailer Gets on the Merritt, Strikes Bridge, Gets Off Merritt
Damage visible to the truck’s trailer as it remained pull-over on Allen Raymond Lane. A tractor trailer got onto Route 15 sometime before 11:00 tonight, subsequently striking one of the overpasses and causing minor damage to the truck’s trailer. The truck was removed from the passenger-car-only parkway, and remained near Exit 41 on Allen Raymond Lane with Connecticut State Police Troop G officers.